by CMAJ News | Apr 20, 2018 | archive, recaps, Roger Collier
Roger Collier | CMAJ | April 20, 2018 Canada should adopt a universal, single-payer pharmacare system instead of attempting to plug gaps between private and public drug insurance systems, recommended The House of Commons Standing Committee on Health. The committee...
by CMAJ News | Apr 18, 2018 | archive, homepage, Pat Rich
Opioids and pharmacare top of mind at annual CADTH meeting Pat Rich | Ottawa | April 18, 2018 It may take time to fully understand the complexity of the opioid crisis, according to deputy health ministers. The annual meeting of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and...
by CMAJ News | Apr 18, 2018 | archive, homepage, Pat Rich
Low awareness about CADTH among practising doctors in Canada Pat Rich | Ottawa | April 18, 2018 CADTH is recognized as an international leader in reviewing the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new drugs. When you invite prominent local clinicians to your annual...
by CMAJ News | Apr 17, 2018 | archive, Brian Owens, featured
CMA position against separate regulations for medical cannabis draws ire and insults Brian Owens | St. Stephen, NB | April 17, 2018 Some physicians say a medical stream for cannabis will still be necessary after the drug becomes legal, for reasons including patient...
by CMAJ News | Apr 13, 2018 | archive, Lauren Vogel, recaps
Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | April 13, 2018 More Canadians are getting joint replacements and cataract surgery, but they’re also waiting longer for the procedures than three years ago, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Meanwhile, waits for more...
